14th July 2026 China / RotoruaRotorua’s mayor is calling on the government to make its China visa waiver trial permanent, with the benefits being felt across the region.
25th June 2026 China / T&H Minister / VisasEligible Chinese and Pacific travellers arriving from Australia can enter New Zealand using an NZeTA rather than a visitor visa during the trial.
12th June 2026 China / Stats NZArrivals from China surged 52% but it still remains below pre-Covid levels.
4th June 2026 China / TNZA new campaign targeting Chinese families launches in the valuable visitor market, with TNZ investing more in promoting NZ’s winter.
24th April 2026 China / TNZTourism New Zealand says a partnership with Chinese actor Li Xian has helped lift demand from China.
23rd April 2026 Australia / China / CTSAfter a strong peak season, there are worries Middle East tensions could slow one of NZ’s most valuable markets.
15th April 2026 China / T&H MinisterTourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says strong Chinese New Year demand and government visa changes were key drivers of growth in February’s international visitor numbers.
14th April 2026 Arrivals / ChinaOverseas visitor arrivals totalled 408,100 in February 2026, up by 15.2% on the same month last year, and equating to 98% of the total seen in pre-Covid February 2019.
20th February 2026 China / VisasThe government’s new visa-free travel pathway for eligible Chinese and Pacific passport holders transiting through Australia has delivered a significant lift in arrivals and tourism revenue.
13th February 2026 Australia / China / Stats NZMonthly growth was driven by a 29% increase in visitors from China and good demand from across the ditch.
2nd February 2026 China / NZTASouth Island highways are expected to have increased traffic volumes around the time of the Chinese New Year from 17 February to 3 March.
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